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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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