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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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