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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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