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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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