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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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