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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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