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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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