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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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