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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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