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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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