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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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