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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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