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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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