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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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