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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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