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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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