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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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