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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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