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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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