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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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