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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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