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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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