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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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