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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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