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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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