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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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