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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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