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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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