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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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