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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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