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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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