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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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