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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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