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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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