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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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