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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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