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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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