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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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