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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. 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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