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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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