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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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