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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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