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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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