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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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