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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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