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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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