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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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