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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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