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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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