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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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