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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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