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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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