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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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