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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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