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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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