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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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