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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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