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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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