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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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