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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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