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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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