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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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