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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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