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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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