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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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