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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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