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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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