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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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