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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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