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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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