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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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