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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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