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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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