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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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