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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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