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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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