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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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