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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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