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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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