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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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