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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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