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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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