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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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