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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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