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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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