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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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