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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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