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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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