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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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