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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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