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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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