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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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