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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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