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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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