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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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