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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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