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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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