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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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