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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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