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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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