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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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