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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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