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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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