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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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