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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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