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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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