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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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