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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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