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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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