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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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