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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students 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 numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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