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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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