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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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