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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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