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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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