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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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