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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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