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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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