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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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