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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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