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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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