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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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