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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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