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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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