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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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