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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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