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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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