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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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