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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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