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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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