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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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