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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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