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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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