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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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