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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches 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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