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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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