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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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