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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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