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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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