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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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