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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers 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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