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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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