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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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