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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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