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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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