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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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