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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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