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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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