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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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