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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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