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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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