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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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