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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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