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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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