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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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