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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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