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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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