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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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