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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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