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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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