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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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