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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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