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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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