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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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