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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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