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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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