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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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