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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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