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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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