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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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