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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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