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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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