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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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