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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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