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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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