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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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