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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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