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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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