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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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