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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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