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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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