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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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