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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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