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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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