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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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