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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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