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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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