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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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