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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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