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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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