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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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