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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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