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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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