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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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