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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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