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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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