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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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