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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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