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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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