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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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