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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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