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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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