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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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