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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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