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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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