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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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