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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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