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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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