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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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