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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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