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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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