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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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