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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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