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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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