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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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