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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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