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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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