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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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