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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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