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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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