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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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