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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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