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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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