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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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