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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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