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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key 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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