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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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