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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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