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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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