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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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