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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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