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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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