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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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