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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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