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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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