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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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