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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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