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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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