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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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