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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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