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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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