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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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