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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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