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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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