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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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