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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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