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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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