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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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