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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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