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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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