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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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