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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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