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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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