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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key 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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