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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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