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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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