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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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