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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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