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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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