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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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