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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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