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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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