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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational 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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