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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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