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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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