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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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