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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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