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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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