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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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