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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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