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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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