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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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