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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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