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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What 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 participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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