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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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