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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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