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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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