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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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