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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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