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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses 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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