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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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