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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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