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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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