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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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