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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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