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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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