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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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