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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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