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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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