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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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