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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key 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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