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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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