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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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