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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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