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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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