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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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