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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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