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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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