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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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