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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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