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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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