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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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