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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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