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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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