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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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