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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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