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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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