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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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