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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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