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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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