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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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