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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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