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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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