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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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