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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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