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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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