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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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