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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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