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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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