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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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