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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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