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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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