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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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