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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 (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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