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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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