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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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