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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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