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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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