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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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