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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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