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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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