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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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