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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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