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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major 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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