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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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