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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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