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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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