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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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