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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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