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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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