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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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