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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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