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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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