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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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