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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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