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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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