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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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