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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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