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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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