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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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