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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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