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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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