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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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