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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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