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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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