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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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