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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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