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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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