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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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