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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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