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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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