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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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