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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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