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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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