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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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