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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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