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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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