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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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