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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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