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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources