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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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