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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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