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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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