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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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