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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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