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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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