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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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