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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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