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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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