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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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