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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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