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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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