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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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