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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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