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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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