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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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