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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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