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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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