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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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