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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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