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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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