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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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