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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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