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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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