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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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