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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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