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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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