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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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