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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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