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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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