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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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