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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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