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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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