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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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