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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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