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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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