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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of 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 classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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