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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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