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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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