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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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