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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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