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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources