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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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