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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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