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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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