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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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