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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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