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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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