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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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