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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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