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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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