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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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