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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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