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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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