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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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