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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the 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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