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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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