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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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