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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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