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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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