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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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