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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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