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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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