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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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