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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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