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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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