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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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