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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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