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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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