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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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