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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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