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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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