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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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