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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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