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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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