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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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