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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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