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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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