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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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