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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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