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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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