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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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