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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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