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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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