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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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