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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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