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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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