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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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