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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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