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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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