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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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