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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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