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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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