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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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