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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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