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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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