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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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