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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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