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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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