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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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