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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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