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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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