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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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