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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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