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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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