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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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