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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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