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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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