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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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