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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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