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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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