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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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