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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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