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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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