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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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