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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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