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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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