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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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