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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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