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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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