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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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