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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly 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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