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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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