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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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