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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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