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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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