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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses 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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