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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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