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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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