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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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