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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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