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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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