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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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