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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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