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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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