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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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