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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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