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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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