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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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