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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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