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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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