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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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